On Eid-ul-Azha morning, a sacrificial buffalo owned by Md. Nazim Uddin of Khagrachari crossed into India after running away. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), coordinating with the Indian BSF, launched a joint effort to recover the buffalo. After several attempts, the animal returned to Bangladesh and was safely handed back to its owner. Md. Nazim expressed gratitude for BGB’s support, highlighting the act as a meaningful gesture respecting religious sentiments. The buffalo was sacrificed on Eid day.

Maruf Kamal Khan, former press secretary to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, said there should be no major problem if the 2026 national election is held in early April. He emphasized that ensuring a fair, impartial, and widely accepted election is more important than the date itself. Referring to past electoral irregularities, he called for a democratic environment and urged unity to avoid conflict. Khan highlighted that new voters since 2008 haven’t voted and stressed the need for responsible governance and opposition.

Former President Abdul Hamid has returned to Bangladesh after medical treatment abroad. Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that no one, including a former president, will be spared if found guilty following proper investigation. He stressed that innocent people will not be punished and called for fair investigations before any legal action. He also expressed satisfaction over Eid security, noting that no major incidents occurred, apart from a few minor accidents and petty thefts.

Ameer Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, BNP Standing Committee member, stated that over 90% of political parties want the national election held by December. He argued there is no valid reason to delay the election beyond December, citing Ramadan, student exams, and cyclone season as upcoming challenges. He rejected the April election proposal and emphasized ongoing reforms and judicial processes. Khasru highlighted BNP’s sacrifices over 15 years and called for clean, tolerant politics focused on reform and public engagement.

A young man named Jalil Mia slipped and fell into the water at the rubber dam on the Sonai River in Bohra Union, Madhabpur, Habiganj, while taking a selfie. Despite rescue efforts by the Madhabpur Fire Service, he remains missing due to strong river currents. The search was suspended at night and will resume Monday. Authorities described the incident as tragic and urged caution near water bodies during festive occasions.

The Prison Department has opened applications for 174 vacancies across 15 categories under its revenue (non-uniform) sector. Positions range from Pharmacists and Teachers to Drivers and Office Assistants, with varying qualifications from SSC to Bachelor’s degree. Candidates must be aged between 18 and 32 as of May 19. Applications started on May 19 and will close on June 12. Interested candidates can apply online at prison.teletalk.com.bd, with application fees varying by position category.

A sudden flood in Sirajganj’s Chalanbil region has submerged large areas of low-lying land, drowning newly planted IRRI-Boro paddy fields. Seasonal laborers had just left before Eid, leaving farmers struggling to harvest. Rising water levels have made manual and machine harvesting nearly impossible. Authorities report about 90% of harvesting was complete, but continuous rainfall and upstream surges worsened flooding. Farmers are resorting to waist-deep wading and sharing harvest profits with laborers to save crops amid ongoing rain and flood threats.

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi criticized the plan to hold the national parliamentary election in April, calling it an unwise and irrational decision. He questioned the timing amid extreme heat, SSC exams, and Ramadan, making campaigning difficult. Rizvi accused the caretaker government of opposing democratic reform and alleged that the Awami League has undermined democratic institutions through rigged elections. He urged that December would be the most suitable month for conducting free and fair elections.

From Monday, mango wholesalers in Rajshahi division will begin charging a Tk 3 per kg commission from both buyers and sellers. The decision was announced at a meeting of the Rajshahi Divisional Mango Wholesalers and Traders Association in Rohanpur, Chapainawabganj. Wholesalers demanded a review of an earlier administrative directive that barred commission collection. They warned that if obstructed, all mango trade at wholesale markets will be suspended. Representatives from major mango markets including Shibganj, Kansat, Bholahat, and Sapahar attended the meeting.

Former President Abdul Hamid returned to Bangladesh early Sunday after receiving medical treatment in Thailand. He landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:30 AM on a Thai Airways flight and completed immigration in a wheelchair by 2:45 AM. He left the airport around 3:00 AM. Hamid had earlier departed on May 8 amid political tensions. Reports say he is named in a murder case filed in January, which also includes former PM Sheikh Hasina and several top Awami League figures.

Former President Abdul Hamid has returned to Bangladesh after undergoing medical treatment in Thailand. He arrived in Dhaka early Sunday morning on a Thai Airways flight and left the airport without any official protocol. He appeared physically weak and was in a wheelchair, accompanied by his son and brother-in-law. Hamid had departed for Bangkok on May 8, nine months after staying in the country following the fall of the Awami League government. He is currently named in a murder case filed in January.

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior joint secretary general of BNP, claimed that India never intends to maintain friendly relations with its neighboring countries. He accused India of taking deliberate actions to destabilize Bangladesh, including restrictions on goods transport, border killings, and mistreatment of fishermen. Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the north, shared Rizvi’s statement on social media and expressed full support for any reasonable stance that serves the country’s interests.

On behalf of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, Aminul Haque visited families of those killed in the 24th mass uprising and enforced disappearances, delivering Eid gifts and financial aid. He met families of student leader Ramjan Mia Jibon and volunteer league leader Mokbul Hossain, as well as the family of Billal Gazi, a recently killed workers’ party leader. Aminul assured that BNP will stand by all martyr families and promised justice if elected to power.

In the first 11 months of the 2024-25 fiscal year, Bangladesh received $27.5 billion in remittances. Dhaka district led with $9.26 billion, while Lalmonirhat received the lowest at $24.1 million. The Dhaka division accounted for nearly half of the total remittances, followed by Chittagong and Sylhet. Other low-income districts include Rangamati and Bandarban. Since the interim government took charge, remittance inflows have remained strong, helping maintain stable foreign currency reserves.

Comilla City Corporation failed to remove sacrificial animal waste within the announced 12-hour deadline after Eid-ul-Adha, leaving streets polluted with garbage and causing discomfort for residents. Despite proper waste collection by citizens, cleaning staff did not clear the waste on time, leading to foul odors and attracting stray animals. Officials claim timely cleanup but admit some new waste caused delays. Residents demand accountability and urgent action to improve waste management and city cleanliness.